Monday, January 14, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 14, 2019

• FanGraphs.com looks at five hitters whose projections need to be adjusted, including Kyle Tucker and Niko Goodrum.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 100 overall fantasy prospects taking both dynasty and redraft formats into account.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their release of 2019 ZiPS projections with the Texas Rangers.
• FakeTeams.com provides a survey of MLB catchers with a fantasy baseball slant.
• CallTothePen.com identifies five rookie hitters to target in your 2019 fantasy drafts.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Los Angeles Angels organization.
• RotoBaller.com examines the fantasy impact of D.J. LeMahieu signing with the New York Yankees.
• PitcherList.com highlights why some small changes in approach could lead to big improvements in Joey Gallo‘s game.
• RotoBaller.com believes the Willy Adames breakout is coming, so be prepared.
• PitcherList.com goes on a quest for 2019’s best non-closing relief combos.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com kicks off their overall player rankings for 2019 with #1-10.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system.
• Rotoworld.com examines the Yankees’ addition of D.J. LeMahieu and recaps all of the arbitration signings in Monday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Prospects361.com ranks the top 80+ catchers for the 2019 fantasy season.
• FantraxHQ.com is adding Astros pitcher Josh James to their list of sleepers heading into the 2019 season.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 catchers for the 2019 fantasy season.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 100+ relief pitchers for the 2019 season.
• FanGraphs.com discusses the players who saw the biggest decline in fly ball distance in 2018 compared to 2017, topped by Willson Contreras.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com kicks off their catcher rankings for 2019 by releasing #1-15.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 80 outfielders for AL-only leagues.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantasyAssembly.com shares their auction values for the top 24 catchers for 2019.
• Rotoprofessor.com takes a closer look at the pair of prospects the Toronto Blue Jays got in return for Russell Martin.
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Rafael Devers
• PitcherList.com Podcast – AL East Fringe Starters

Sunday, January 13, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 13, 2019

• RotoBaller.com identifies some deep league targets for your AL-only leagues.
• PitcherList.com wonders whether Mariners reliever Dan Altavilla could be a dark horse closing candidate in Seattle.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com kicks off their release of the top 100 prospect rankings with #1-25.
• RotoBaller.com examines the fantasy ramifications of Yasmani Grandal signing with the Milwaukee Brewers.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantasyAssembly.com ranks the top 20 catchers for the 2019 fantasy season.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders who fantasy owners should consider the favorite for saves on the White Sox, Alex Colome or Kelvin Herrera.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 75 third basemen for 2019 fantasy.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders if a breakout season for Manuel Margot is on the horizon.
• FantraxHQ.com explains why two-catcher fantasy formats make no sense and should just go away.

Saturday, January 12, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 12, 2019

• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Minnesota Twins farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Javier Baez is worth a first round pick in 2019 fantasy drafts.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 200+ starting pitchers for the 2019 fantasy season.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com names the sleepers and potential busts at the catcher position heading into 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: John Sickels (formerly MinorLeagueBall.com) has released his rankings of the top 20 prospects in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Friday, January 11, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 11, 2019

• Rotoworld.com looks at 2019 sleepers for strikeouts, including Dodgers young lefty Julio Urias.
• ESPN.com helps you keep track of which notable fantasy baseball players have been on the move this offseason, and who could still be traded or signed.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the New York Mets organization.
• Drafting for a dynasty league is different. By official PitcherList.com decree, their expert brings down the 10 Commandments of Dynasty Drafts from on high.
• RotoBaller.com takes a closer look at the bullpens in the NL East as we get gear up for Spring Training.
• RotoBaller.com believes you should target these NL rookies in mixed league drafts.
• FanGraphs.com provides an easy, three-step process to find early-draft power for your fantasy squad.
• Rotoworld.com takes a look at the Brewers’ addition of Yasmani Grandal and much more in Friday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• Add Shane Bieber to the ever-growing list of possible sleepers for 2019 as Razzball.com makes a case for grabbing him later in the draft.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Los Angeles Angels farm system.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization.
• Can Brian Dozier regain his form in Washington? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts on his 2019 prospects.
• FantraxHQ.com names four third base sleepers that can help your team in 2019 fantasy.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Atlanta Braves farm system.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 30 catchers for 2019 fantasy.
• FantasyAssembly.com believes Willson Contreras can bounce back from a disappointing 2018 season.

• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 shortstops for NL-only leagues.
• PitcherList.com Podcast – On the List – Episode #9
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Touki Toussaint

Thursday, January 10, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 10, 2019

• RotoWire.com identifies the players whose fantasy value has increased after changing teams this offseason.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues the release of their 2019 ZiPS projections wit the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Brian Dozier signed with the Nationals, Yasmani Grandal joined the Brewers, and there’s a lot to like about both deals.  PitcherList.com discusses.
• RotoBaller.com takes an early look at the closer depth charts if the season started today.
• Was David Peralta‘s breakout season legit? RotoBaller.com offers their thoughts.
• RotoBaller.com names three pitcher prospects on the rise and three falling after their 2018 performances.
• FanGraphs.com wonders how Minnesota catcher/first baseman Willins Astudillo could perform in 2019.
• Razzball.com discusses some of the recent MLB transactions that will have fantasy implications, including the Mariners signing Yusei Kikuchi and the Brewers landing Yasmani Grandal.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 65+ second basemen for the 2019 fantasy season.
• FanGraphs.com identifies the hitters whose average fly ball traveled much further in 2018 than in 2017.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the San Francisco Giants farm system.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 shortstops for AL-only leagues.
• FantasyAssembly.com explains why auction drafts can be far more fun than a typical snake draft format.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system.
• After a very disappointing 2018 season, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Scott Kingery will be a breakout or a bust in 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 26 prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization.
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Jesus Aguilar
• FanGraphs.com Podcast – The Sleeper & the Bust – “The Process”

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 9, 2019

• ScoutFantasySports.com wonders if Nelson Cruz is becoming a value pick now that his ADP is falling.
• FanGraphs.com reviews the Cleveland Indians Minor League system.
• Will Yasiel Puig and/or Adalberto Mondesi be fantasy champs or chumps in 2019? RotoBaller.com offers their thoughts.
• RotoBaller.com warns fantasy owners not to overpay for Javier Baez after his 2018 breakout season.
• PitcherList.com looks at the legitimacy of the quality start as a fantasy baseball category as well as and its advantages and shortcomings in comparison with counting wins.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Kelvin Herrera joining the White Sox, free agent rumors, player news and more in Wednesday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system.
• The ability to consistently miss bats is a key driver in a pitcher’s success and can be a building block for a breakout. FanGraphs.com looks at the top 10 gainers in SwStr% (min. 100 IP) and see what drove their gains.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization.
• FantraxHQ.com names five starting pitchers, who could go undrafted in standard-sized leagues, that may provide serious fantasy value.
• FantasyAssembly.com wonders how Wilson Ramos will perform as a member of the New York Mets.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 65+ first basemen for the 2019 fantasy season.
• Rotoprofessor.com explains why passing on Gleyber Torres and drafting Rougned Odor may be a smart move.
• FantraxHQ.com names four second basemen that could prove to be solid late-round sleepers.
• FanGraphs.com Podcast – Top 50 Starting Pitcher Fades
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Yusei Kikuchi

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 8, 2019

• Does the trade to Cincinnati increase the fantasy value of Yasiel Puig? ScoutFantasySports.com offers their thoughts.
• Rotoprofessor.com does not believe Blake Parker will be in the ix for saves in Minnesota.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Detroit Tigers organization.
• Will David Robertson close in Philadelphia? RotoBaller.com examines the fantasy impact of his signing.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
• Razzball.com continues their series identifying potential 2019 sleepers with a look at Eduard Rodriguez.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Houston Astros farm system.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
• FanGraphs.com discusses hitters that decreased their barrels per true fly ball rate (Brls/TFB), a metric that makes up one of their xHR/FB rate components.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the New York Mets farm system.
• FantasyAssembly.com names some of the catchers you want to target and avoid on draft day 2019.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 outfielders for the upcoming fantasy season.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 60+ shortstops for 2019 fantasy.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 third basemen for NL-only leagues.
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Mitch Haniger
• PitcherList.com Podcast – On the Farm
• FanGraphs.com – 11:15 AM

Monday, January 7, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 7, 2019

• Rotoworld.com looks at the Yankees bringing back Zach Britton and a busy day of dealings for the Mets in Monday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• FanGraphs.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Jose Altuve after injuries affected his 2018.
• CallTothePen.com looks at five sleeper hitters for the 2019 fantasy season.
• FakeTeams.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Los Angeles Angels.
• FanGraphs.com looks at some relievers on another non-contending team, the Giants.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com updates their top 630 overall player rankings for 2019.
• FanGraphs.com looks at the pitchers whose K% was inflated in 2018.
• Razzball.com explains why Vladimir Gurerrero Jr. is so good and why you need him on your fantasy squad this season.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 third basemen for AL-only leagues.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers farm systems.
• PitcherList.com looks at the top relief pitchers of 2018 by pitch values.
• Razzball.com explains why Andrew Heaney is a sleeper you want to grab late in your fantasy drafts.
• Rotoprofessor.com believes Jose Quintana is nothing more than a fantasy SP5.
• PitcherList.com explains why picking the best relievers is easier than you might think…and the right ones have cool names.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 second basemen for NL-only leagues.
• FanGraphs.com explains why it is easier to contend than rebuild in deep dynasty leagues.
• FantasyAssembly.com believes Welington Castillo is worth targeting as your fantasy catcher in 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Atlanta Braves organization.
• Now in New York, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Keon Broxton or Juan Lagares will be the player to own in fantasy.
• PitcherList.com goes deep on BABIP to help you better utilize it to evaluate fantasy hitters.
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Josh James
• FakeTeams.com Podcast – The Double Switch Episode #12

Saturday, January 5, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 5, 2019

• PitcherList.com takes look at the short and long-term fantasy outlook for Toronto Blue Jays prospect Bo Bichette.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Detroit Tigers farm system.
• Will Jackie Bradley hold fantasy value in 2019? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 second basemen for AL-only leagues.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com updates their rankings of the top 100 prospects for first-year player drafts.
• FanGraphs.com Podcast – Buyback Pitchers
• Razzball.com Podcast – Yusei Kikuchi, Names to Keep An Eye On

Friday, January 4, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 4, 2019

• PitcherList.com takes a closer look at Trey Mancini, who could be a bargain in upcoming drafts.
• FanGraphs.com takes on another non-contender bullpen, this time the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• FanGraphs.com identifies five more players they think can bounce back from disappointing 2018 seasons.
• FantraxHQ.com searches for some first base sleepers to consider late on draft day 2019.
• PitcherList.com takes a look at the unique aspects of AL/NL only leagues, and how you can find success in those formats.
• Rotoworld.com examines the Phillies’ addition of David Robertson and the market for Craig Kimbrel in Friday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 35+ third basemen to own in keeper/dynasty leagues.
• Is Nick Pivetta a fantasy sleeper you want in your rotation? Razzball.com seems to think so.
• ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the San Francisco Giants farm system.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com shares their NL first basemen profiles and projections as well as their rankings of the top 25 NL-only first basemen.
• PitcherList.com takes a look at the best performers from the 2018-2019 Mexican League.
• FanGraphs.com takes a closer look at the top prospects in the Pittsburgh organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Miami Marlins organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system.

Thursday, January 3, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 3, 2019

• PitcherList.com breaks down the anticipatory breakout of Rockies starter Kyle Freeland.
• FanGraphs.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Yusei Kikuchi.
• PitcherList.com explores Max Kepler‘s frustrating 2018 and the silver linings that give hope to a successful 2019.
• Razzball.com believes Padres starter Joey Lucchesi is a fantasy sleeper worth grabbing late in your fantasy drafts.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Chicago White Sox farm system.
• FanGraphs.com examines how a move to Oakland could affect the fantasy value of Jurickson Profar.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 first basemen for AL-only leagues. In addition, they offer up profiles and projections.
• Rotoprofessor.com helps us get to know Japanese import and newest member of the Seattle Mariners, Yusei Kikuchi.
• RotoBaller.com tries to figure out if C.J. Cron‘s breakout season was legit or not.
• RotoBaller.com wonders how Yusei Kikuchi‘s game will translate to the Major Leagues.
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – German Marquez

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 2, 2019

• Catcher week continues at FantraxHQ.com with a search for some 2019 sleepers at the position.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 36 prospects in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system.
• Prospects1500.com believes you should draft Yusei Kikuchi in prospect drafts but take a pass in 2019 redraft leagues.
• CallTothePen.com identifies five sleeper starting pitchers for 2019 fantasy.
• Will Shane Bieber or Matt Chapman be fantasy champs or chumps in 2019? RotoBaller.com offers their thoughts.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Kansas City Royals organization.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Yusei Kikuchi joining the Mariners, free agent rumors, player news and more in Wednesday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.
• FakeTeams.com continues their fantasy team previews by focusing in on the Minnesota Twins.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 starting pitchers for the 2019 fantasy season.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com shares NL catcher profiles and ranks the top 25 catchers for NL-only leagues for the 2019 season.
• The ageless Nelson Cruz is now a member of the Twins. FanGraphs.com examines how this move will affect his fantasy value moving forward.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Colorado Rockies organization.
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Patrick Corbin
• Razzball.com Video – The Baseball Show – Yoan Moncada

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Jan 1, 2019

• While mining for prospects in the California League, FakeTeams.com warns fantasy owners not to sleep on Jasrado Chisholm.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 300 fantasy prospects heading into 2019.
• PitcherList.com examines eight 35 and older players to determine if they will become victims of the ongoing MLB youth movement in 2019.
• Cody Bellinger or Rhys Hoskins? Rotoprofessor.com wonders which young slugger we should target in 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
• Razzball.com explains why Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez is a fantasy sleeper heading into 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the San Diego Padres farm system.
• PitcherList.com looks at speedster Billy Hamilton and how a new address might boost his fantasy value.
• RotoBaller.com examines the fantasy impact of Domingo Santana joining the Seattle Mariners.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com shares AL catcher profiles and ranks the top 25 catchers for AL-only leagues for the 2019 season.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Chicago White Sox farm system.

Sunday, December 30, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 30, 2018

• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the New York Yankees farm system.
• Could this be the year Jorge Soler finally emerges as a useful fantasy asset? Rotoprofessor.com examines the prospects of a post-hype sleeper.
• Ozzie Albies has a rough second half last season. FantraxHQ.com wonders if the league has figured him out.

Saturday, December 29, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 29, 2018

• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoChamp.com has rankings, projections, and auction values for the 2019 fantasy baseball season. A great source to bookmark.
• Now in Toronto, can Matt Shoemaker return to fantasy relevance? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
• In part one of a four part series, PitcherList.com takes a look at the best performers from the 2018-2019 Winter Ball leagues.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CallTothePen.com updates their rankings of the top 10 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds farm system.
• FakeTeams.com reviews first base production from the 2018 season.
• Razzball.com Podcast – Featuring Ralph Lifshitz

Friday, December 28, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 28, 2018

• PitcherList.com examines a major area that Nelson Cruz has continued to improve over the last four seasons.
• Rotoworld.com looks at 2019 sleepers for WHIP, including Indians starter Shane Bieber.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Nelson Cruz joining the Twins, free agent rumors, player news and more in Friday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• Razzball.com continues their search for 2019 fantasy sleepers and explains why they think Cedric Mullens should be on your short list.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 30+ second basemen and top 30+ shortstops for dynasty/keeper leagues.
• FantraxHQ.com believes these five pitchers will be drafted too early in 2019 and thus become busts.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com explains why Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is a player to avoid in 2019 fantasy drafts.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Texas Rangers organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Washington Nationals farm system. Also, they updated their top 10 Cincinnati Reds prospect rankings.

Thursday, December 27, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 27, 2018

• PitcherList.com gives their 10 commandments of auction drafts to help you prepare for your next auction.
• PitcherList.com takes a look at the similarities between Anthony DeSclafani and Cole Hamels 2018 seasons, how the two pitchers were more similar then you would think and how that gives them hope for 2019.
• Razzball.com explains why Willy Adames is a sleeper to target in your 2019 fantasy leagues.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the San Francisco Giants farm system.

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 26, 2018

• PitcherList.com wonders why Detroit Tigers prospect Isaac Paredes is not getting the attention he deserves.
• PitcherList.com delves into the many ways that Matthew Boyd has been unique and how he’s changed over the course of 2018.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Bryce Harper making news on Instagram, free agent rumors, player news and more in Wednesday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Boston Red Sox farm system.
• PitcherList.com continues the Dynasty Days of Christmas by looking at 10 MLB players with strong defensive metric and their value in dynasty/keeper leagues.
• Razzball.com looks at players’ positional eligibility heading into the 2019 fantasy season.
• RotoBaller.com identifies the ten best first base prospects to keep an eye on this season.

Monday, December 24, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 24, 2018

• Rotoworld.com recaps a wild weekend that included several massive multi-player deals and much more in Monday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• Razzball.com discusses the fantasy effects of some recent MLB transactions including the blockbuster between the Reds and Dodgers as well as Jurickson Profar being dealt to Oakland.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com updates their rankings of the top 300 overall players for redraft leagues as we head towards 2019.
• FakeTeams.com uncovers a potential diamond in the rough that you can snag in nearly all of your dynasty leagues, Blue Jays prospect Cal Stevenson.
• FantraxHQ.com reviews the “breakout” season for Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney.

Sunday, December 23, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 23, 2018

• PitcherList.com continues the Dynasty Days of Christmas by looking at 8 MLB prospects that we are selling and their value in dynasty/keeper leagues.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com extends their rankings of the top first-year player prospects to 50 with #11-50.

Saturday, December 22, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 22, 2018

• FakeTeams.com reviews two interesting MLB trades from a fantasy perspective, the deal between Oakland, Texas, and Tampa Bay as well as the one between Cincinnati and Los Angeles.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 50 keepers for leagues where you get to keep players based on where you originally drafted them.
• Rotoprofessor.com examines the changing fantasy landscape following three significant trades on Friday.
• FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at the latest news in the MLB offseason by highlighting the trade between the Rangers and A’s highlighted by Jurickson Profar.
• The Dodgers have traded Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and Alex Wood to the Reds — a move with plenty of ramifications for both sides. CBSSports.com does their best to sum them up.
• RotoBaller.com examines the fantasy impact of Michael Brantley signing with the Houston Astros.
• Razzball.com Podcast – What About the Rockies Prospects?

Friday, December 21, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 21, 2018

• PitcherList.com takes a look at Jurickson Profar and the potential impact of his move to the Oakland Athletics.
• FanGraphs.com looks at looks at the value of the fantasy relievers on another non-contender, the Baltimore Orioles.
• MLB.com names a potential breakout prospect from each and every team in baseball.
• FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at the latest news in the offseason by highlighting the Colorado Rockies recent signing of Daniel Murphy, amongst other moves around the league.
• Rotoworld.com looks at potential batting average sleepers for the 2019 season, including Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 relief pitchers for 2019 fantasy.
• As Rotoprofessor.com notes, Daniel Murphy signing with the Rockies is just what his fantasy owners wanted.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Daniel Murphy joining the Rockies, more free agent signings, player news and more in Friday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their release of 2019 ZiPS projections with the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Razzball.com explains all of the reasons they believe Jonathan Villar is a fantasy sleeper heading into 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Chicago Cubs organization.
• FakeTeams.com Podcast – Winter Meetings, Catchers

Thursday, December 20, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 20, 2018

• PitcherList.com discusses Max Muncy‘s 2018 breakout and the adjustments that were made against the lefty slugger.
• FakeTeams.com continues their release of fantasy team previews with the New York Mets.
• Prospects1500.com looks at a pair of under-the-radar Texas prospects that you should keep an eye on.
• FanGraphs.com looks at the fantasy value of relievers on a non-contending team, the Miami Marlins.
• After a breakout 2018 season, Razzball.com believes Max Muncy is a fantasy sleeper to grab in 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 22 prospects in the Washington Nationals farm system.
• FanGraphs.com examines the fantasy impact of Michael Brantley leaving Cleveland for Houston.
• Keith Law – 11:00 AM CST

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 19, 2018

• PitcherList.com continues the Dynasty Days of Christmas by looking at six starting pitchers who “laid an egg” in 2018 and could bounce back in 2019.
• FanGraphs.com looks at the fantasy effects of Michael Brantley signing with the Astros.
• PitcherList.com explores what makes Peter Alonso such a special hitter and why fans should be excited for his 2019 MLB debut.
• Was Blake Snell‘s breakout season for the Rays legit? RotoBaller.com tries to figure it out.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Michael Brantley joining the Astros, trade rumors, player news and more in Wednesday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Baltimore Orioles farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com sees little fantasy appeal in Matt Harvey after signing with the Angels.
• PitcherList.com takes look at the short and long-term fantasy outlook for Oakland Athletics prospect Jesus Luzardo.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders if these second half studs will carry their hot hitting over to 2019 fantasy.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Washington Nationals farm system.
• Wilson Ramos has signed with the New York Mets and FanGraphs.com examines how it will affect his fantasy value in 2019.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 18, 2018

• PitcherList.com continues the Dynasty Days of Christmas by taking a look at four young and intriguing catchers and their value in dynasty/keeper leagues.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 40 relief pitchers for the 2019 fantasy season.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the New York Mets farm system.
• PitcherList.com outlines six pitches they like or hate more than their original October rankings.
• FanGraphs.com discusses the three-team trade between the Mariners, Rays, and Indians from last week.
• Now that Wilson Ramos has signed with the Mets, this is his fourth team over the past four seasons. Find out what FantasyAlarm.com thinks fantasy baseball owners should expect from him during the 2019 MLB season.
• Andrew McCutchen, Carlos Santana and more are on the move, but what does it mean for their 2019 fantasy values? ESPN.com offers some analysis.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com takes an early look at the top 10 catchers heading into 2019 fantasy.
• Razzball.com explains why they are equally excited about the sleeper potential of Jake Cave and Tyler Austin heading into 2019.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 32 prospects in the Miami Marlins organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.
• As of now, Edwin Encarnacion is scheduled to play 81 games in the Pacific Northwest. FanGraphs.com wonders how that changes his fantasy value.

Monday, December 17, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 17, 2018

• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their release of 2019 ZiPS projections with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• Rotoworld.com examines the Mets adding a top backstop and the White Sox priming themselves for a run at Manny Machado in Monday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
• Razzball.com explains why Luke Voit remains a fantasy sleeper heading into the 2019 draft season.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Oakland A’s farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com knows Buster Posey can no longer be considered an elite fantasy catcher, but how far has he fallen?
• FanGraphs.com welcomes Yonder Alonso to the South Side and examines how a change in ballparks will affect his fantasy value.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the New York Mets organization.
• FakeTeams.com examines the catcher position and tries to figure out whether it is best to wait until late to grab one late in drafts.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Shane Bieber in 2019 after an impressive 2018 debut.

Sunday, December 16, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 16, 2018

• Christian Yelich was otherworldly in 2018. He was aided by hitting at Miller Park, but does that mean his production wasn’t earned? PitcherList.com offers their thoughts.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 first-year player prospects for 2019.
• Rotoprofessor.com doesn’t think a return to New York is a good thing for the fantasy prospects of J.A. Happ.
• PitcherList.com takes an in-depth look at Cincinnati outfielder Jesse Winker and how he compares to Reds star Joey Votto.

Saturday, December 15, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 15, 2018

• FakeTeams.com continues their fantasy team preview series with a look at the San Francisco Giants.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 30+ first basemen for dynasty/keeper leagues.
• Will the real Byron Buxton please stand up? FakeTeams.com profiles the up-and-down Twins outfielder.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 100 overall players for dynasty/keeper leagues.
• Razzball.com Podcast – Exciting 20198 Prospects, Early ADP

Friday, December 14, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 14, 2018

• PitcherList.com takes an in-depth look at Charlie Morton and his potential impact on the Rays rotation.
• FanGraphs.com searches for fantasy sleepers whose ADP is between 270 and 300.
• FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at the latest news in the MLB offseason by highlighting the recent three-way trade between the Indians, Mariners, and Rays.
• PitcherList.com dives into why Joe Musgrove, on the back of a surprisingly strong finish to last season, is a pitcher to watch heading into 2019.
• RotoBaller.com examines the fantasy impact of the Ivan Nova trade to the White Sox and Charlie Morton signing with the Rays.
• RotoBaller.com recaps the final two days of the Winter Meetings.
• Rotoworld.com recaps a rare three-way trade, the Rule 5 Draft, trade rumors and more in Friday’s Offseason Lowdown.
• Razzball.com reviews some of the moves made at the Winter Meetings including thoughts on the three-team trade between the Rays, Mariners and Indians.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system.
• With Yandy Diaz and Jake Bauers switching spots, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if either will develop.
• Rotoworld.com Podcast – Winter Meetings Recap

Thursday, December 13, 2018 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 13, 2018

• FanGraphs.com looks at the new deals signed by J.A. Happ and Charlie Morton.
• FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at the latest news in the MLB offseason by highlighting the recent signings of Charlie Morton, J.A. Happ, Justin Bour, Jeurys Familia, and Joe Kelly.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Texas Rangers organization.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CallTothePen.com counts down the top 10 prospects in the Texas Rangers farm system.
• RotoBaller.com wonders if Jose Peraza‘s breakout 2018 season was legit or not.
• Rotoworld.com goes over the biggest headlines from the third day of baseball’s Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 185 prospects in baseball.
• A trio of starting pitchers changed teams on Wednesday, Charlie Morton, Lance Lynn, and Tanner Roark. Will they have fantasy success with their new teams?
• Razzball.com explains why Rays outfielder Austin Meadows could be a sleeper worth targeting in 2019 fantasy.
• 2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 30 outfielders to own in your dynasty/keeper leagues.
• FanGraphs.com discusses the fantasy fallout from the recent transactions involving Ivan Nova, Tyson Ross, and Tanner Roark.
• 2019 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballProspectus ranks the top 10 prospects in the Los Angeles Angels farm system.
• FakeTeams.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Toronto Blue Jays.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – Hot Stove Reactions, SS Thoughts
• FanGraphs.com Podcast – The Sleeper & the Bust